ea0021p401 | Thyroid | SFEBES2009
Santhakumar Anjali
, Munir Atif
, Durning Pat
, Nag Sath
Background: Although hypocalcemia is common post thyroidectomy, no national guidelines pertain to its management.Long-term treatment with calcium and vitamin D replacement predispose patients to nephrocalcinosis and should be avoided in the absence of a clear indication.Aim: To identify the incidence and management of post-operative hypocalcemia following thyroidectomy in a UK teaching hospital with view to formulating management g...